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Boston fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
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The lush arching, dangling fronds of Boston fern are especially suited to hanging baskets, but they also look great on a pedestal. Give the plant medium to bright light, high humidity, temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees F, and keep the soil evenly moist to ensure success.
- Plant Type:
- Indoor Plant
- Plant Height:
- 1 to 3 feet tall
- Plant Width:
- 1 to 4 feet wide
- Special Features:
- Attractive Foliage
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(Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis') is the standard type, grown as an elegant houseplant since Victorian times.
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(Nephrolepis exaltata 'Dallas') was developed to tolerate lower light and drier air conditions than the common Boston fern. It is a compact plant, with fronds only about half the length of the species.
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(Nephrolepis exaltata 'Fluffy Ruffles') is a smaller form of Boston fern with finely divided curled fronds.
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(Nephrolepis obliterata) is a closely related species which is less sensitive to low humidity, so it holds up well in average room conditions.
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